by | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Board Governance, Business, Business Advisory
I’ve often been asked the question, “What is the appropriate size of a board?” The answer, of course, depends on the type of organization. With a non-profit board, fund raising is an important responsibility for board members. Therefore, they tend to have large...
by | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Board Governance, Business, Business Advisory
Selecting the chair of the board is an extremely important duty of the board. It can mean the difference between a smooth and effective board and a dysfunctional one. During my Hershey career, I have experienced both. At the Hershey Trust, when we had a very good...
by | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Board Governance, Business, Business Advisory
In my previous blog I explained what a business advisor is and why they are so important. Hopefully that entry motivated you to go out and look for a business advisor. However, now you are probably asking yourself, how can I tell a good business advisor from a bad...
by | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Board Governance, Business
As the former CEO and CFO of The Hershey Trust Company for 12 and 10 years respectively, and the Secretary of the Board for 22 years, I have a wealth of experience in regards to boards of directors and board governance. And because this is such a popular topic right...
by | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Board Governance, Business, Business Advisory, Family Offices
As a business advisor and CPA with over 30 years of experience, I’m incredibly familiar with the intricacies of business advisory. I understand just how important advisors are to any industry, from finance to entertainment and everywhere in between. And as my first...
